{"title":"Understanding Surface and Bulk Electronic Structure of Li-ion Battery Cathodes Operated at Extreme Environment","authors":"Sudhan Nagarajan","doi":"10.1149/2.f06224if","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1149/2.f06224if","url":null,"abstract":"Li-ion and Li metal batteries are widely used for portable devices due to their high gravimetric and volumetric energy densities and cyclability. However, overcharging and extreme discharging of the battery can lead to overheating and thermal runaway, while improper use can lead to fires and explosions. The volatility and flammability of the organic solvents (ethylene carbonate/dimethyl carbonate) used as electrolytes are the major sources of these thermal stability issues. Therefore, an alternative to flammable electrolytes, room temperature ionic liquids (RTILs) electrolyte chemistry is investigated due to its high thermal and electrochemical stability. Here, the fundamental understanding of developing high temperature Liion battery materials is evaluated using electrochemistry and depth-dependent the X-ray spectroscopy techniques.","PeriodicalId":47157,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemical Society Interface","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47246596","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"(Re)Defining Clean Hydrogen: From Colors to Emissions","authors":"A. Kusoglu","doi":"10.1149/2.f08224if","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1149/2.f08224if","url":null,"abstract":"This article discusses the definition of “clean” hydrogen produced by various pathways with a focus on transitioning from color-coded definitions to one that is based on the emissions generated in its creation. Herein, we also discuss the limitations of color-coding by providing a refined critique and assessment. With increasing emphasis on decarbonization efforts and clean energy transition, clean hydrogen’s role has been recognized more than ever, from clean energy bills and roadmaps to net-zero scenarios, which necessitates a clear, unambiguous definition for clean hydrogen. This article aims to help stimulate discussions as some colors’ associations may fade in favor of carbon intensity of the hydrogen production, in light of recent developments and interests in re-categorizing hydrogen production pathways and reducing associated carbon intensity from a life-cycle perspective.","PeriodicalId":47157,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemical Society Interface","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42517126","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reports From The Frontier-Strategies to Design Stable Layered Oxide Cathodes for Na-Ion Batteries","authors":"S. Cushing, Muhammad Mominur Rahman, Feng Lin","doi":"10.1149/2.f10224if","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1149/2.f10224if","url":null,"abstract":"This feature page is intended to let ECS award winning students and post-docs write a primary-author perspective on their field, their work, and where they believe things are going. This month we highlight the work of Muhammad Mominur Rahman, the Battery Division 2021 Student Research Award winner.","PeriodicalId":47157,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemical Society Interface","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45455434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"From the President: Sustainable Solutions to Global Challenges Require Science and Innovation","authors":"T. M. Gür","doi":"10.1149/2.002224if","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1149/2.002224if","url":null,"abstract":"Expanding on my earlier statement in the summer 2022 issue of Interface, I wish to share my views with you on the pressing challenges regarding sustainable energy and the environment. I will take an entirely global perspective in viewing these complex and difficult issues, irrespective of local or regional energy practices and trends that can mislead to tunnel vision.","PeriodicalId":47157,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemical Society Interface","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46309571","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Candidates for Society Office","authors":"","doi":"10.1149/2.008164if","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1149/2.008164if","url":null,"abstract":"Biographical sketches and candidacy statements of the nominated candidates for the annual election of ECS officers.","PeriodicalId":47157,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemical Society Interface","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1149/2.008164if","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48751167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Electrochemical Redox Processes for Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery Using Single-atom Catalysts","authors":"M. Nazemi","doi":"10.1149/2.f03224if","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1149/2.f03224if","url":null,"abstract":"This project will address the critical bottleneck in electrochemical redox processes (i.e., decreasing cost and improving efficiency) for wastewater treatment and resource recovery by developing cost-effective and selective electrode materials that can treat or valorize ROC for safe discharge or reuse. The overarching goal is to develop an electrochemical prototype to degrade a wide range of organic contaminants, minimize electrodes’ fouling and scaling, and recover valuable resources (e.g., metals and salts), contributing to achieving “pipe parity” and “circular economy” using small-scale and modular electrochemical water treatment systems.","PeriodicalId":47157,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemical Society Interface","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45743923","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Looking at Patent Law-The Impact of Electrochemical Science and Engineering on the Patent Literature","authors":"E. Taylor, M. Inman","doi":"10.1149/2.f09224if","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1149/2.f09224if","url":null,"abstract":"In this installment of the “Looking at Patent Law” series, we illustrate a high-level perspective of the impact of electrochemical science and engineering on innovation and technology development, as evidenced by inclusion within the patent literature. We searched the USPTO patent data base for the past thirty-one years using commercially available software. The search was limited to U.S. patents and included the Boolean search string was “electrochem* OR electroly*” for U.S. patents issued within the date range of 01/01/1991 to 12/31/2021. Over the past ten years “electrochemical” patents represent nearly 5% of “all” issued patents. The top assignees of the “electrochemical” patents attend and/or present at biannual ECS meetings and publish in ECS journals. Notable top inventors of “electrochemical” patents include: 1) Dr. Shumpei Yamazaki with over 800 patents, 2) Dr. Adam Heller, the inventor of the electrochemical-based glucose monitor, and 3) Dr. Esther Takeuchi, inventor of the implantable cardiac defibrillator.","PeriodicalId":47157,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemical Society Interface","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44224030","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Probing the Production of Intracellular Vesicles Containing Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species by Electrochemical Resistive-pulse Sensing","authors":"Rui Jia","doi":"10.1149/2.f07224if","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1149/2.f07224if","url":null,"abstract":"Reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS/RNS) are known to play an essential role in cell signaling, disease development and progression. The production of ROS/RNS in living cells can be induced by diacylglycerol-lactone (DAG-lactone) through activation of protein kinase C, an important therapeutic target for cancer and other diseases. In a previous report, nano-electrochemistry was performed to evaluate the production of ROS/RNS inside a human breast cell (MCF-10A) treated with DAG-lactone. Simultaneously, the formation of large intracellular vacuoles was observed using a microscope. These results suggest a possibility that the ROS/RNS were stored in the intracellular vacuoles. The experiments carried out during this summer were aimed to elucidate the relationship between the intracellular production of vesicles and ROS/RNS.","PeriodicalId":47157,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemical Society Interface","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45695267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Awards Program Winter 2022","authors":"","doi":"10.1149/2.007224if","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1149/2.007224if","url":null,"abstract":"The Winter Awards Program recognizes Society, Division, Section, and Student award winners.","PeriodicalId":47157,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemical Society Interface","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45094390","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"ECS News - Fall 2022","authors":"Jennifer Ortiz","doi":"10.1149/2.007223if","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1149/2.007223if","url":null,"abstract":"Visit ECS News for the latest on webinars, publications, meetings, fellowships and awards, and career development.","PeriodicalId":47157,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemical Society Interface","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2022-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42682657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}